The Red Capital Residence consists of four luxuriously rooms, each appointed with original period antiques and a different historic theme.

Description - Hotel

Red Capital defines China retro-chic through hip hotels, and cool clubs. Red Capital is Beijing first courtyard home restaurant and private boutique hotel located in a hutong. These unique heritage properties emphasize historical traditions and bring guest back to the nostalgia of old Beijing.

Red Capital Residence awarded “The World’s Fifty Most Romantic Hotels” and “2006 Editor’s Pick” by Travel and Leisure, the “Selected Independent Hotels” by China Economic Review, and the “Nominee of the 2008 World Travel Awards - Asia Region – China’s Leading Boutique Hotel”. We were also selected by Abercrombie and Kent as “World’s 101 Best Hotels”.

Red Capital Residence, located in a courtyard home in Beijing’s Dongsi preserved heritage district, was witness to a history of intrigue during the Qing Dynasty and Republican era. One year of dedicated restoration by Beijing’s finest traditional craftsmen was required to preserve antiquity and revive the spirit of this historic home.

The Red Capital Residence consists of five luxuriously rooms, each appointed with original period antiques and a different historic theme. There are three double rooms: the Chairman's Suite (which brings one back to a time when Mao made key decisions from his bedroom), two Concubine's Private Courtyards (for anyone who has ever dreamed of being or having a concubine), and two Author's Suites (one inspired by Edgar Snow and the other by Han Suyin). All rooms have modern private bath facilities, wireless and cable Internet connection, and electronic safe.

All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. When you are looking for comfortable and convenient accommodations in Beijing, make Red Capital Residence your home away from home.

Room amenities

The Red Capital Residence consists of four luxuriously rooms, each appointed with original period antiques and a different historic theme. There are three double rooms: the Chairman's Suite (which brings one back to a time when Mao made key decisions from his bedroom), two Concubine's Private Courtyards (for anyone who has ever dreamed of being or having a concubine), and one Author's Suite (inspired by Edgar Snow and Han Suyin). All rooms have modern private bath facilities, wireless and cable Internet connection, and electronic safe.

Concubine's Room (Double)
The two Concubine's Rooms are separate rooms, one for the Concubine of the East and one for the Concubine of the West. These are ideal romantic residences for anyone who has either wanted to have a concubine or be one.
- West Concubine's Room
Double Suite：Room Rate: RMB 1300 + 15% Service Charge/night. Continental Breakfast Included. Spa Treatment Included (selection from our qi energy traditional Chinese treatments). Complimentary High Tea served 3:00pm-6:00pm. Complimentary aperitif of Mao’s favorite port wine served in Madame Mao’s original 1970’s vintage stretch Red Flag limousine.

Chairman's Residence (Double Suite)
Subtly reflecting an era when Chairman Mao often made key decisions from his bedroom, this historic room is located in the central building overlooking the main courtyard. It is resplendent with original fixtures and furnishings and décor from Mao’s era. You will feel like the Chairman (for the CEO who deserves to be Chairman).

Author's Studio (Single)
The Author's Studio which face the main garden are rooms dedicated to the adventurous spirit of authors, such as Edgar Snow and Han Suyin, whose love for China sought to capture the "Spirit of Yanan" in the poetry of words.

Neighborhood

Located inside Beijing's 2nd Ring very close to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Wangfujian. Walking distance to the Poly Museum and Tiandi Acrobatic Theater. Two bus stops from the Salitun Village, nightlife and entertainments. Minute by car to Houhai.